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"In many cases your imagination is much more effective than what can be shown. It primes you to know something is about to happen--the anticipation and anxiety is worse than what ends up happening."- Oren Peli  The quote says it all! On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about the anxiety that comes with anticipation and how it can often be much more stressful and outshine the thing itself! They share about times in their life when their minds told them stories (based on prior experiences or without) and how they navigated the narratives and supported themselves through it. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ https://abigailwilber.com https://calmcookie.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

On today's episode Abby and Margot celebrate their 150th episode of Anxiety Warriors Podcast! They share some of their favorite things about the podcasting journey so far, high and low lights, memorable moments, and more. The Warriors reflect on how their own experience with anxiety and mental health has been impacted for the better by having these conversations with each other along with their guests. Listen until the end to hear a special and important announcement about the pod going forward. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ https://abigailwilber.com https://calmcookie.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"To keep the body in good health is a duty. Otherwise we shall not be able to keep our minds strong and clear." -Buddha  On today's episode Abby and Margot share the next installment of the Mundane Anxieties Series. Today's topic: Eating healthy. This can be a weighty topic for some, so if conversation around food, or the body is triggering, perhaps skip this one. The Warriors talk about the complicated and nuanced nature of what's considered "healthy." They touch on the ways in which diet culture, childhood experiences, marketing around foods, and the ever changing information available regarding what's healthy or not impacts their anxiety and mental health. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ https://abigailwilber.com https://calmcookie.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"It's not enough to be busy. The question is: What are we busy about?" -Henry David Thoreau On today's episode Abby and Margot discuss what they hope is a very relatable topic for all the Warriors: Time management (and the struggle bus that it rides on at times). They share the vast array of things that suck their time away, how they navigate their endless to-do's and what's working (or not working) in their day to day. Finally they offer some tangible tips and reframes that help to ease the anxiety a bit, and even create space for joy.  Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ https://abigailwilber.com https://calmcookie.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"Independence, to me, doesn't mean you'll stop working. It means you only do the work that you like with people you like at the times you want for as long as you want." -Morgan Housel  On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about what it's like being part of the gig economy aka independent contractors. They discuss the differences between being an IC and being a small business, and share stories about learning some things the hard way when choosing to work for different companies and how not all IC work is equal. They share how they've learned from their mistakes, and how they've navigated the anxiety that comes with instability, unpredictability, people pleasing and managing others expectations. They acknowledge that it's a privilege to be able to pick and choose (even after hard lessons learned), where they work and with whom while knowing that not everyone has a choice. Finally, they remind the Warriors to check on their friends that work in the gig economy and offer a listening ear/emotional support when they can--as it's not always easy. Then again, what is? :) Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"Professional is not a label you give yourself. It's a description you hope others will apply to you." -David Maister  On today's episode Abby and Margot share part 12 of the Mundane Anxieties series. Today's topic: Sounding "professional." The Warriors share their thoughts around what it means to show up in a professional manner via email/written communication vs. in person. They discuss the why and how to show up in authenticity no matter how you're communicating, while honoring the overthinking that comes with the territory. You'll hear the coping strategies that support them, and the ways they practice letting go of expectations and leaning into being in the moment with folks. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"How lucky I am to make saying goodbye so hard." -Winnie the Pooh On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about saying goodbyes. They share stories about how they navigate feelings of anxious attachment, separation anxiety, and even grieving the loss of groups of people having a shared (often vulnerable) experience. The Warriors talk about feelings of isolation, fear of change/the unknown, and anxiety over losing a part of yourself. They offer a chance for reflection and provide ideas for coping with parting with others in productive and compassionate ways. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

On today's episode Abby and Margot wrap up season 3 with a look back at all of their amazing guests from 2023. The Warriors recap the year and re-listen to highlights from one of the questions every guest gets..."What advice would you give your younger self?" Hear once more from the remarkable and unique voices that made up this all star lineup.  Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

On today's episode Abby and Margot wrap up season 3 with a look back at all of their amazing guests from 2023. The Warriors recap the year and re-listen to highlights from one of the questions every guest gets..."What does being an Anxiety Warrior mean to you?" Hear once more from the remarkable and unique voices that made up this all star lineup.  Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"Boundaries are statements of what we will or will not tolerate. The goal of a boundary isn't to change another's behavior, but to create safety and integrity for ourselves." On today's episode Abby and Margot talk about boundaries and people pleasing specifically as it relates to workplace style relationships as well as strangers on social media/the internet. Back in season 1, The Warriors covered boundary setting and people pleasing as well as sales/social media anxiety. In this conversation, they revisit these topics, talk about how they connect and how their healing around them has evolved, shifted, and even lapsed over the last few months. They share their reflections, including what's made them proud in terms of their progress, and what they still need to work on. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"I realized that I don't have to be perfect. All I have to do is show up and enjoy the messy, imperfect and beautiful journey of my life." -Kerry Washington On today's episode Abby and Margot welcome their next guest, Becky Fontaine. Becky is a Mother and musician, a self professed trauma alchemist, and so much more! She shares that anxiety is the longest relationship of her life, and that it exists for her in nearly every memory. A survivor of parental loss at age 13, she recalls being hailed as a grief prodigy during group therapy. Why? You might wonder... because she was tasked with helping kids younger than she to support them during their grief. This, as you can imagine, didn't actually help HER to cope and process her own trauma. Fast forward to late adolescents, Becky started her own healing journey, and was given labels and tools for her experience. She shares so many stories and insights into how she both experiences and navigates anxiety, and talks openly about how it's a constant work in progress. She reminds all the Warriors that they deserve to take up space, shine out loud and be their most authentic and imperfect self. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message

"It's time to switch from my normal anxiety to my festive holiday party anxiety" The Warriors are back with another round 2 for you! This time, they're revisiting Holiday Anxiety. To hear Part 1, scroll back to Episode 34. The holiday season can be packed with fun, family, food and friends. It can also be packed with overwhelm, dread, drama, grief, and so much more. For part 2 of holiday anxiety, Abby and Margot expand on how they navigate this tricky time of year. They share ways that they've learned to self soothe, set boundaries, and even empower themselves to break free of norms and traditions and do only what feels right for them. Shop Anxiety Warriors Podcast Merch at: ⁠https://anxietywarriorspodcast.threadless.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/anxietywarriorspodcast⁠/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anxiety-warriors/message